Routine NBHS Procedures - Prior to Adoption

Average Market Cost for the Procedures

NBHS Adoption Price

Animals receive a temperament assessment prior to being placed for adoption. This translates into much needed information about the animal; in order to make the best possible match between the potential family and the adoptee, for a successful and permanent placement.

$57.00

Included

Health Checking: all animals receive a routine health check by our veterinary technical staff prior to adoption. A local veterinarian will examine all animals requiring a diagnosis or prescription.

$50.00

Included

All animals receive medication for internal parasites. When an animal is suspected of having other parasites, a stool sample is taken, examined under the microscope and if positive, the veterinarian sees the animal and prescribes medication.

$35.00

Included

Ear mites are common in cats; the ears are swabbed and then examined under the microscope. If the swab is positive for ear mites, the veterinarian will see the animal and prescribe medication.

$45.00

Included

All cats are routinely treated for fleas; dogs are treated if they have fleas.

$9.00

Included

The first vaccination is given and if the animal is within our system for any extended period of time, they will receive a booster (2nd vaccination).

$25.00

Included

All animals are implanted with a microchip (a permanent form of identification) prior to being adopted.

$60.00

Included

With each adoption, your animal is provided with a current city license.  These can be otherwise purchased annually from the NBHS or from City Hall.

$30.00
($20.00 with proof of rabies vaccination)

Included

Most cats and dogs being adopted from the NBHS will be sterilized. 

***(However, occasionally animals are not suitable for the surgery prior to adoption.  Therefore, it will be the responsibility of the new owner to have the animal sterilized within six months of the adoption, by a veterinarian of the adopter's choice.  When the sterilization is complete, a refund voucher [found on the adoption contract] and proof of sterilization can be brought to the NBHS for a $25 return.  This price will also be matched by local veterinarians, resulting in an overall discount of $50.)

Canine +/-
$350.00

Feline +/- $225.00

***Included

Although we cannot guarantee the health of any animal being adopted out, we will accept an ill or otherwise unfit animal to return to our shelter within 10 days upon production of a veterinarian's certificate.  We insist that all of our animals receive an additional health check paid for by the new adopter within 48 hours of the adoption (excluding holidays), in order to receive any further necessary medications and/or vaccinations.

Generally not available with "free" pets.

Included

Thus, our adoption fees are really the best deal!

Total Average Market Cost for a "Free" Animal:

Dogs: +/- $661

Cats: +/- $536

NBHS Adoption Price:


$225 

$175